It’s Only Make Believe

It’s Only Make Believe

2013 · 91 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama

After serving 10 years in prison for murder, Jenny returns to society. She wants to live a quiet life and resume her responsibilities as a mother, but soon shadows from the past start to appear.

Directed by Arild Østin Ommundsen · Written by Arild Østin Ommundsen

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